Stats & Training
Ariados's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Speed trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Moderately hard to find and worth 2 Attack EVs, on a fast 800K XP curve.
It attaches silk to its prey and sets it free. Later, it tracks the silk to the prey and its friends.
It attaches silk to its prey and sets it free. Later, it tracks the silk to the prey and its friends.
Ariados Weakness
Ariados is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. 4 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Bronzong builds →Future Sight 2x106-124%KO Extrasensory 2x70-83% Psyshock 2x70-83% Confusion 2x46-54% | ||
 Skeledirge FireGhost | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Fuecoco (Cabo Poco Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Skeledirge builds →Overheat 2x148-174%KO Fire Blast 2x125-147%KO Heat Wave 2x109-128%KO Flamethrower 2x103-122%KO | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x106-124%KO Rock Slide 2x50-60% Ancient Power 2x81-95% Rock Throw 2x35-41% | ||
 Corviknight Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Corviknight builds →Brave Bird 2x112-132%KO Hurricane 2x72-85% Drill Peck 2x75-89% Air Slash 2x49-58% | ||
 Coalossal RockFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Coalossal builds →Overheat 2x114-134%KO Fire Blast 2x97-114%KO Stone Edge 2x88-103%KO Heat Wave 2x84-99% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Slowbro's Scald hits Ariados for 34-40%. Jolteon's Thunderbolt hits Ariados for 76-90%. Espeon's Psyshock also KOs at 102-120%.
 SlowbroRecovers HP on switch via Regenerator, burns with Scald, threatens with Trick Room WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Slowbro builds →Scald34-40% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt76-90% Volt Switch59-69% Shadow Ball45-53% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Espeon builds →Psyshock 2x102-120%KO | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Umbreon builds →
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 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Sableye builds →Knock Off22-26% | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
Ariados is the evolved form of Spinarak. Breeding produces Spinarak eggs, and they're quick to hatch. Evolving from Spinarak gave Ariados the biggest boost in HP (+30), bringing the total to 400 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Ariados to get Spinarak eggs easily using 50 partners from the Bug egg group.
Scarlet & Violet Ariados Best Moveset
Focus Sash guarantees Ariados survives one hit from full HP. That's enough to get Toxic Spikes up and fire off Sticky Web before going down. Sniper and max HP and Attack EVs maximize first-turn impact.
Best Build
Ariados best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Tank Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Leech Life
- Poison Jab
- Toxic Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Toxic Spikes
- Knock Off
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Hazard Setter Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Protect
- Toxic Spikes
- Night Shade
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs define Ariados's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Sludge Wave and Bug Buzz, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 8 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Ariados in Scarlet & Violet
Ariados can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Spinarak from Gold, Crystal, or HeartGold and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Ariados Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, Ariados's biggest threats include Charizard (Fire), Aerodactyl (Flying), and Espeon (Psychic), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Rock-type attackers are also a problem. At base 40 Speed, Ariados won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
In Scarlet & Violet, Spinarak evolves into Ariados at level 22. Ariados is the fully evolved form. It sits at 400 BST in its evolved form.
In Scarlet & Violet, Ariados can work for a story run. 400 BST is average, but Bug/Poison typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In Scarlet & Violet, Ariados has a 400 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Scarlet & Violet's meta. It works best as a trick room. Sticky Web with Focus Sash is the standard set.
Swarm is the go-to ability for Ariados. It strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Sniper can work in specific setups. Insomnia is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Game Availability
Ariados first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 17 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves